LGBTQ

Rev. Megan Rohrer became the first openly transgender bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in September 2021. And now they are using their new platform to work toward diversifying the leadership of the church and cheerleading for others who are “living in the intersections.”

This year, several guests used their outfits to express points of view or advocate for legislation – some more loudly and obviously than others.

Protests in Spain to denounce a rise in hate crimes against LGBTQ people have gone ahead after a high-profile case that had grabbed attention across the country took an unexpected twist.

New York’s Fire Island has a storied history as a summer haven for the LGBTQ community. But today, its future is at risk as accelerating sea level rise driven by climate change is forecast to put much of the community underwater within decades. As more communities across the U.S. are threatened by flooding and wildfires, the country faces a question:...

Camille Rey recently moved her family out of Texas after watching her transgender child’s mental health suffer in the face of proposed state laws that would restrict their medical care and access to school sports. Rey and Equality Texas CEO Ricardo Martinez explain what is at stake for trans kids in the state, and across the U.S.

Pop star JoJo Siwa will compete as part of the first same-sex pairing on “Dancing With the Stars” for the show’s upcoming 30th season.

While acceptance of LGBTQ athletes is growing in the sports world, Alex Reimer from Outsports has noticed less of this trend in men’s sports. He tells us more as the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games celebrate a record number of LGBTQ athletes competing this year.

After the Taliban seized control of much of Afghanistan and the U.S. presence wanes, Insider reporter Joshua Zitser spoke to several gay men who fear for their safety and hope to flee the country.

There are at least 180 out athletes competing in Tokyo in nearly every sport, according to Outsports. That’s three times more than the 56 openly out athletes at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

After hearing a lot of stories of transgender people being excluded from barbershops and salons, Xavier Cruz and JP Gomez started “Strands for Trans.” The website and initiative helps local businesses identify themselves as a safe, inclusive space.

There are at least 180 openly LGBTQ Olympians in Tokyo this summer — that’s more than three times the number of athletes who were out in Rio at the 2016 Olympics. That’s a testament to the overwhelming acceptance of queer athletes, especially in women’s sports, and the power of social media to give athletes a platform to show their authentic...

The Tokyo Games are shaping up as a watershed for LGBTQ Olympians

British diver Tom Daley won a gold medal on Monday, but for the 27-year-old, its significance is about more than athletics. “To be an Olympic champion now just shows that you can achieve anything.”

The year 2020 saw welcome growth in racial diversity of LBGTQ characters in films released by major studios, according to a new study by the advocacy group GLAAD.

Police are trying to find whoever sent a letter full of death threats and swastikas to a home in North Andover.

A person in North Andover, Massachusetts, received a homophobic, threatening letter covered in swastikas on Monday, prompting police to launch an investigation, the North Andover Pride Project said.

A bakery in Northboro is losing all kinds of business because it supports the LGBTQ community.

For members of the LGBTQ community, it can feel like there’s no place for them in the world of faith and religion, especially within Christianity.

Multiple faith leaders – including an Episcopal minister whose LGBTQ identity was central to her faith journey – say religious institutions should be more accepting of LGBTQ people.

The neighboring Vermont cities of Winooski and Burlington are working toward creating even more welcoming spaces for all residents and visitors. Winooski raised the Pride Progress flag Monday, aiming to show the city is a welcoming place for LGBTQ+ people, as well as for members of other historically marginalized groups. “Hate has no place in our communities,” insisted Rep. Taylor…